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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 298.10 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 298.10 and 133.14 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 298.10 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/298.10 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 298.10 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 39,688.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,688.37/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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